Reviews“This is a solid book in basic circuit analysis. It presents all necessary material on the topic in a comprehensive way with various examples, using extensive use of matrix analysis, which is unique for such a circuit analysis textbook. The author, Prof. Jiri Vlach, is a renowned expert in analog circuits, especially in the area of circuit solution techniques, which is a topic very well treated in this interesting textbook.”—Claudio Cañizares, PhD, Professor, Hydro One Endowed Chair and Associate Director, Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy, University of Waterloo, Canada

"I found Vlach's book Linear Circuit Theory: Matrices in Computer Applications one of the few books that provides a smooth transition from learning circuit theory at the beginner's level to a more senior level. This is possible because of the attention given to matrix based analysis and nodal formulation of networks. The detailed solution manual is a bonus. I highly recommend this book."—Praveen K. Jain, FRSC, FIEEE, FEIC, FCAE, Professor and Canada Research Chair, Director, Queen’s Centre for Energy and Power Electronics Research, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

This comprehensive new book, Linear Circuit Theory: Matrices in Computer Applications, covers all subjects on linear network theory, with the emphasis on learning the subject without an excessive amount of information. This unique approach stresses knowledge rather than computer use to start and differs from other books by introducing matrix algebra early in the book, The book’s 290 problems are meant to be solved using matrix algebra, which provides the reader with a strong foundation on which to build. A solutions manual is available as well (ISBN: 978-1-77188-022-0).

Practical designs are always done on computers and by the use of matrix algebra. By mastering matrix algebra, readers can use that knowledge across computer programs and across disciplines. The book also aims to prepare readers for later studies in nonlinear networks.

The book is suitable for courses and study on active networks, sensitivities, Laplace transformation, specifically, as well as in engineering courses.

The book• covers all subjects of linear network theory• briefly introduces problems of nonlinear networks and their solution• shows how the network equations are prepared for computers using the modified nodal formulation• is suitable for several courses of undergraduate electrical engineering studies • has a complete solutions manual of all problems given in the text

About the Authors / Editors:Jiri Vlach, PhDDistinguished Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Jiri Vlach, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. He was a visiting professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana. A Life Fellow of the IEEE, he has written several books on circuit analysis and design. He received his PhD equivalent degree in Prague, Czech Republic.

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